Detrimental Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Detrimental [de-truh-men-tl]

NOUN, ADJECTIVE

Example

"The food was unhygienic and can be detrimental to health."

"Corruption is detrimental to the country's growth."

Synonyms

Adjective: Adverse, Destructive, Disturbing, Harmful, Hurtful, Inimical, Injurious, Pernicious, Prejudicial, Unfavourable

Antonyms

Adjective: Advantageous, Beneficial, Friendly, Useful, Aiding, Good, Helpful, Kind, Nice, Secure, Noncorrosive, Anodyne